Philippines’ TPB gets new chief
Veteran tourism official Marie Venus Tan is the new COO of the Philippines Tourism Promotions Board (TPB).
She replaces actor Cesar Montano whose short stint...
Review fraudster on TripAdvisor gets jail time
A pivotal legal ruling in Italy saw a persistent online review fraudster sentenced to jail, prompting reviews site TripAdvisor to emphasise its stance against...
Peak DMC sets up new Indonesia base in Bali
Peak DMC, operating brand for the Intrepid Group, is expanding in South-east Asia with the opening of Peak DMC Indonesia.
The Indonesia office marks Peak...
Cox & Kings’ self-driving trips hit the roads in India
As experience-led tours gain traction in India, Cox & Kings has created a host of new thematic journeys on localised and unique activities.
Yusuf Poonawala,...
Radisson Hotel Group expands China portfolio with three new signings
Radisson Hotel Group will be launching its Radisson Blu brand in both Hainan and Wuhan, with the latter getting another Radisson-branded hotel.
Located 30 minutes’...
Aviation roundup: Norwegian, Qatar and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships.
HKTB, Cathay Pacific extend reach into tech-savvy India with Klook partnership
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Cathay Pacific have partnered Klook, an in-destination travel booking platform giant, to woo Indian travellers.
This represents a...
Fun Sabah Tours to manage Russia visa applications from Malaysia
Malaysians travelling to the Russian Federation can now avail a simplified visa application process offered by Fun Sabah Tours.
Fun Sabah Tours has obtained the...
Rascal Voyages sails beyond Indonesia as luxury yacht fleet grows
Luxury yacht charter Rascal Voyages will sail beyond its base in the Indonesia archipelago to more destinations in Asia as it expands with five...
Soneva-Michelin Guide pairing to bring star-studded chef meals to Maldives
Soneva has partnered the Michelin Guide for 20 dinner events to be hosted at its resorts in the Maldives and Thailand.
The dinners, which run...
